The European capital, unfortunately only known to many foreigners for its liberal drug and prostitution policies (and not for the many other wonderful cultural things people can find within its borders) hopes that this bid will help its campaign to host the Olympics in 2028, for which the city is hoping to win. This would mark the 100 year anniversary of the city’s hosting of the Olympic games.

The European Athletics Championships will be held partly in the Olympic Stadium where the 1928 Olympics were held. Hopefully, this will bring world attention to the city for other things besides weed and sex.